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Gary got out of bed after a long night and a big dinner of corn and milkshakes. A morning stroll around the park sounded like a perfect idea. As he was walking around, he came across a piece of brightly-colored paper.

Mary Ann couldn’t quite balance her body on her new roller skates. Her parents had given her a pair of blue-and-white roller skates for her birthday, and she really wanted to try them out and learn how to use them. She had put on her helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards, and her brother Rupert was coaching her, letting her hold on to his arm for support every time she was ready to fall.

All the girls at Mary Ann’s school hated their hair. Lydia, who had beautiful long, straight blonde hair, complained about it. Bethany, who had shiny red hair that others would kill for, hated her hair color. Suddenly, they had an idea.

Gary really enjoyed exercising in the morning. Every little thing in nature grabbed his attention, from the tall, sharp blades of the grass to the cool breeze blowing against his wings.... He had only just started working out, but he would be meeting his friend by the pond very soon.

At dusk, the farm grounds come alive with endless sounds. Gary, who never misses an opportunity to have fun, is hanging out with Hopi and Dubey at the edge of the pond. They can’t wait to show off their dance moves later at the big dance!

It was the perfect morning to have fun! Gary and his friends had agreed to watch Grace hula-hoop. Grace stretched her legs and arms, took deep breaths, and placed a book on top of her head. This was her warm-up before the big show.

Mary Ann Jacobs tore open the bright pink envelope and saw a shiny invitation covered with glitter. “You’re invited to a dance party!” she read. She had been invited to Yolanda’s thirteenth birthday next Saturday at the Tates! Mary Ann was elated. Yolanda always threw the best birthday parties. This was a little different, though....

Today was Thanksgiving, and Gary was over the moon! He screamed and ran downstairs to meet his parents in the kitchen. “Happy Thanksgiving!” Gary looked around him and saw lots of pans and pots filled with delicious food in the kitchen. He immediately offered to help.

Fred is really excited. His teacher gave him the best grade in the whole class, and he can’t wait to tell his brother, Seth! When he gets home from school, though, Seth is nowhere to be found. Fred searches the whole house room by room and tries not to worry. Before long, he finds his brother sleeping in his bed.

It’s Friday night, and my parents are taking me to the theme park! My dad brings his camera to capture every moment, and when we decide to ride the roller coaster together, he hands it over to mom. I am really afraid of heights, but I love roller coasters just as much, so I overcome my fear. My dad and I scream so loudly during the ride that the operator names me the park’s loudest screamer!

Gary had a unique idea. He and his friends would pretend to live in a kingdom full of magic. Everyone loved his suggestion, and Gary was chosen to be king. Daisy and Donna Duck would be his servants, and as the king of the kingdom, Gary would grant magical wishes.

Gary and his friends were going to play touch football in the yard. Everyone would be there! Gary had made grand plans for this game, but there was a small problem. He was sick! He felt sleepy and tired, and his whole body ached. His mom immediately called Dr. Frog, who put a thermometer under Gary's tongue to check his temperature.

Gary and his friends, Grace, Hopi, and Dubey, hopped from leaf to leaf and ducked under low tree branches without breaking a sweat. No one could catch them! As they were singing and laughing, they made loads of noise. “Get out! Go Go!” hollered Mr. Squirrel, pushing them out of his tree.

Carly Zimpleton loves colorful dresses, picking flowers, and...playing dodgeball! She might not look it, but she’s not afraid to work up a sweat. She’s both girly and sporty, and she doesn’t care who knows it! When her classmate Jimmy sneakily throws a ball at her during gym class, Carly retaliates in kind. She grabs the ball, throws it at Jimmy, and...almost hits her teacher right in the face!

Mary Ann Jacobs stared at her math book, trying to make sense of it all. It was too difficult! She had been staring at the same problem for over an hour, but she had no idea how to solve it. She could ask her brother Rupert for help.... Unlike her, he was good at everything.

Christmas season is here! Gary has already written a letter to Santa, his father has hung the Christmas lights, and carols are playing from the speakers.... There are presents under the tree, socks are hanging over the fireplace, and a mouthwatering smell is coming from the kitchen.

Gary was having a fantastic day at school. He had done all his exercises and gotten excellent grades. Everything was going great until Miss Susan made an announcement.... There was going to be a Valentine’s party at school next week! The party would take place in the gym, and everyone would bring a Valentine’s card for their special friend.

The ninth of May is Carly’s favorite day in the world: her birthday! Carly throws a big party in her backyard, and her mom makes sweet treats, grilled hotdogs, and Carly’s favorite, her signature blueberry cheesecake! Everything looks perfect, and her friends start arriving and bringing presents.

Some people love Christmas and Thanksgiving, but Gary’s favorite time of the year is Independence Day! This year, he mowed the lawn, pulled out the barbecue grill, put a red tablecloth over the picnic table, and hung his US flag outside his front door. Gary was looking forward to serving corn on the cob, grilled pea pods, and dessert to his guests.

Gary and his best friends are really scared of Halloween. That day, people like to put on strange costumes, masks, and scary makeup and walk around the streets.... Patrick the Pig is afraid of scarecrows, Charlie the Chipmunk is afraid of skunks, and Cousin Cricket is afraid of birds. Gary is really afraid of Jack-o-lanterns, so he thinks this day is the worst!